Regen Organics is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We implement a circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel.
Requirements
- Hire, train and manage a network of commission-based agents to generate leads
- Promote the opportunity to become a Farm Star agent / promoter in your designated area
- Recruit, train and onboard applicants who fit the criteria for the role
- Manage performance and motivate agents to go to the field to generate quality leads
- Ensure agents represent the Farm Star brand positively and abide by policies
- Organise events and presence at exhibitions, to aid the demand-generation work of the agents
- Create demand and close sales
- Prioritise farmers based on their purchase potential, planting cycle and other relevant factors
- Conduct on-site visits to farmers to pitch the product based on their specific needs
- Educate farmers on product specifications, application rates, and techniques
- Guide farmers during the application process for trials, if necessary
- Identify ideal locations for demo plots that are likely to convert a high number of farmers
- Close sales and coordinate product collection from resellers
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with farmers, to ensure repeat purchases
- Daily reporting of farmer visits and sales
- Weekly reporting of performance, customer feedback, insights and learnings
- Share pictures from the field in the team Whatsapp group
- Maintain a close relationship with resellers assigned to your area
- Train reseller staff on the specifications, benefits and application rates of the product
- Coordinate sales between farmers and resellers
- Ensure resellers maintain an optimal amount of product in store
- Motivate resellers to promote the product (via well-placed in-store branding, direct sales)
- Ensure resellers pay Farm Star for sold stock in the agreed time frame
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work with a recognized leader in the organic fertilizer industry
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A supportive and dynamic work environment
